The Hand of the Lord: 1. is mighty. 2. is dangerous and deadly against His enemies. 3. empowers His servants. 4. can be heavy to discipline His people. 5. will help His people. 6. will always be with His people today.

LIVING UNDER GRACE Grace: The Truth that Transforms - Part 16 of 36 Romans 6:14 Rick Warren In our last study we looked at the first part of this verse and what it meant to live "under the Law". Now we look at the meaning of "living under grace". I. THE MEANING OF "GRACE" DEFINITIONS: Characteristics…

Thomas S. Myers Plugging Into The Power of God Part 1 Ephesians 3:14-16 *During the Civil War, a Union soldier from Ohio was shot in the arm during the battle of Shiloh. His captain saw he was wounded and barked out an order, "Gimme your gun, Private, and get to the rear!" The private handed over his…

What is the Purpose of the Church? Preached by Pastor Phil Layton at Gold Country Baptist Church on January 20, 2008 www.goldcountrybaptist.org I want to ask you guys this morning a question that is not intended to insult but to initiate some thinking: why did you come to church today? What was your…

Introduction: When you go through hard times whether that is financial difficulty, sickness & health issues, children who have gone astray, or even the death of a loved one... in those times, “Is Jesus Christ enough for you?” Or, when things are great, you’re blessed, but for whatever reason Christ is…

PAUL’S PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH INTRODUCTION Our passage today is actually a prayer Paul gave for the Ephesians. Paul began the prayer in verse 1 of chapter 3, but appears to have been sidetracked and then picks it up in verse 14. This is his second prayer in Ephesians, the first was in 1:15-23. Wiersbe…

Time with Abba - Bible Reading Schedule Jan l Feb l Mar l Apr l May l Jun l Jul l Aug l Sep l Oct l Nov l Dec Date Psalms OT NT Proverbs 1/1 Ps 1:1-6 Gen 1:1-2:25 Matt 1:1-2:12 Prov 1:1-6 1/2 Ps 2:1-6 Gen 3:1 - 4:26 Matt 2:13-3:6 Prov 1:7-9 1/3 Ps 2:7-12 Gen 5:1 - 7:24 Matt 3:7-4:11 Prov 1:10-19 1/4…

God has appointed us to be the remnant, the gentiles. God will have His people wherever they were scattered. Listen to the Word and let God speak to you. Know the REAL NEWS from the Word of the LORD.

We Know A sermon on 1 John 5:13-21 given in Christ the King Church on June 18, 2006 Prayer: Father, we give you the praise and the glory for all you have given us in Christ. And we thank you for the revelation of your Word in Scripture. Teach us by it this day. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. Introduction:…

An Amazing, Indescribable, Unfathomable Love Brothers and sisters, how do you explain the inexplicable, the unfathomable, and the incomprehensible? This is what the apostle Paul did in our Scripture reading. I want to take a moment to look at the mystery of God’s amazing, indescribable and unfathomable…

Live out Loud: Living your life as God created you in Christ to live Ephesians 6:10-20 Do you believe that life is war or are we living in peacetime? If we are in wartime and not peacetime, what has caused this? I submit to you that if you want to live the life that God has intended that you live, you…

“The New Normal” West Side Baptist Church November 30, 2003 Pastor Scott Thielen Text: Revelation 2:1-7 Idea: If you have been transformed, you will not want to go back to the way it was before Introduction Hook Christmas may be the next big thing on your calendar, but what comes next for your spiritual…

EVANGELISM “The Witness of Andrew” John 1:35-42 Introduction: The Man Called Andrew 1. Andrew was apparently the first disciple of our Lord. He had been a disciple of John the Baptist looking for the Messiah. 2. Andrew was convinced that Jesus was the Messiah, Jesus granted him a very special friendship.…

Joy, peace and happiness result from following Jesus Christ, together with the hope of being like him and with him in heaven. This is anticipated in the OT, which stresses the importance of obedience to the Lord.

Preparing to Live Living Requires Inner Strength (Ephesians 3:16) Some of you will remember G. Gordon Liddy. G. Gordon Liddy was a former FBI agent turned political activist and spook who masterminded the Watergate Break-in that eventually brought down the presidency of Richard Nixon. Liddy spent several…

The Mystery of Salvation (Ephesians 3:1-10) Introduction: I believe it is important that we appreciate that the Lord said yes to the cross And died for our sins. I believe it is also important that we appreciate that He did not die just so our sins would be forgiven. The Lord also died so that we might…

Good Evening, turn with me in your bibles this evening to Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. The God who answers prayer.…

Seeking God’s Agenda through Prayer I. The Importance of God’s Agenda If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. John 15:7 (NIV) And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.…

SEPTEMBER BBC SUMMER IN THE PSALM – PS. 139:17-18 “GOD IS THINKING OF YOU” NKJ PSALM 139:17-18 HOW PRECIOUS ALSO ARE YOUR THOUGHTS TO ME, O GOD! HOW GREAT IS THE SUM OF THEM! IF I SHOULD COUNT THEM, THEY WOULD BE MORE IN NUMBER THAN THE SAND; WHEN I AWAKE, I AM STILL WITH YOU. INTRO: REMEMBER YOUR FIRST…

Introduction Have you ever wondered if you are really growing and becoming a mature Christian? What does it mean to become a mature Christian? Do you ever wonder how come some people seem to grow faster than others in their spiritual life? These and other questions will be answered. — What are the marks…

“Philip & Nathanael Follow Christ” John 1:43-51 Philip’s experience (v.43-44) A. He was sought by Jesus personally (v.43a) 1. Jesus Himself went forth and sought Philip—Philip was not seeking Jesus there is none who seeks God (Romans 3:11). 2. Jesus traveled a long distance to find Philip a. Galilee…

1) AM…..12-9-07….SBC 2) “A Divine Accomplishment” Isaiah 7:1-17; Matthew 1:23 Introduction: Genre of Prophecy 1- The great prediction which runs like a golden thread through the whole contents of the Old Testament is that regarding the coming and work of the Messiah[1] 2- The responsibility of the Old…

PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE GOD’S WAYSESSION 1 GOD’S BLUEPRINT FOR MARRIAGE INTRODUCTION: *Some time ago--Ann Landers (the “answer lady”)--wrote a column --entitled “Answer Lady Has No Answers” --acknowledged that after 36 yrs. of marriage, were divorcing --expressed her astonishment that it could happen…

Any success story means there was "fire" in someone's bones, a driving enthusiasm that compelled action. This is how God's words affected His prophet Jeremiah. They lighted a burning "fire" in his bones that forced him to deliver God's message even when he had decided the job was too hard, and the leaders of the people were persecuting him. Why speak when no one would hear? But Jeremiah was pledged to obey, and even when he tried to keep silent, he couldn't. He HAD to keep his promise; he HAD to speak God's message. What is the lesson for us today? Listen to how we can put this same fire of hope, faith and courage into our commitment.

Sermon: Running on Empty Sermon #4 in Series - the “I am” Statements of Jesus John 15:1-11; James 3:13-18; Ephesians 3:14-21 Rev. Aaron B. Kesson Emmanuel United Methodist Church February 22, 2009 Introduction One of the fundamental differences between men and women, I have observed, is the difference…